The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·88011·Announced 1988-03-03

Tyrolia Recalls 450,000 Ski Bindings Due to Lug Breakage Risk

Tyrolia is recalling 450,000 ski bindings from 1982-1986 because toe and heel lugs may break, posing a risk of serious injury to skiers.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk of serious injury (fractures, soft tissue injuries) with five reported injuries, but no fatalities or FDA Class I classification, fitting the 'High' criteria for risk-of-harm products with reported injury.

Plain-English summary

Tyrolia Freizeitgerate of Austria is voluntarily recalling 450,000 1982-1986 model Tyrolia ski bindings in the United States in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The recall addresses a defect where the toe and heel lugs, which hold the ski boot to the ski, may break. This breakage can occur while inserting the boot or during use, potentially causing loss of control and serious injuries such as fractures and soft tissue damage.

The recall covers specific models (480, 290, 280, 230, 220, 190, 180, 177, 170, 90, and 80) with specific toe lug colors and production codes stamped on the heel piece. Ski bindings with red lugs are not affected. To date, there have been reports of five injuries in the United States that may be related to this type of lug failure.

Consumers with affected bindings should immediately discontinue their use. Tyrolia requests that the bindings, along with the skier's boots and skis, be taken to the place of purchase or the nearest Tyrolia authorized retailer. Products returned by April 30, 1988, will be replaced at no charge for the product or remounting. After that date, customers may choose a reconditioned product at no charge or a new similar model for a fee of $21 (adult) or $18 (junior) in the United States, including remounting.

The recalled product

Product
Tyrolia ski bindings
Manufacturer
Tyrolia Freizeitgerate
Category
Consumer Product — Ski Equipment
Hazard

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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